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Does the UK provide PR to Indian students after masters and work for a Master's?

08 Jul 2026 · Answered by Mona Negi · 1 min read
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Yes, the UK offers a pathway to permanent residency (PR) for Indian students after completing a master's and working there.

- After your master's, you can apply for the Graduate Visa, allowing you to stay and work in the UK for up to 18 months (from January 2027 onwards).
- If you secure a job with a licensed UK employer, you can switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.
- After five years of continuous residence on a Skilled Worker Visa, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), which is the UK's form of PR.

PR is not immediate after studies, but it is achievable through this work route.

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